• The state's ports could see a big infusion of cash in the plan to fix railroad and freeway links to harbors. Money could also be used to help container delivery companies buy trucks that are less polluting, and create a more comprehensive "cold-ironing" system that allows container ships to turn off their dirty diesel generators while in port, among other environmental plans.
Why is it that every time I hear "public-private partnership" I see the money disappearing?
• Some of the projects could be paid for with state revenues or fee increases on various industries that would benefit from the improvements. They also are looking for better ways to spend such government money, including partnerships with private industry and local governments, and streamlined building and designs.